Creamed Chipped Beef

🥛 Creamed Chipped Beef

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 cups whole milk (warm helps prevent lumps)

• 1 jar (2.5 oz) dried beef, sliced into strips

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Pinch of garlic powder (optional)

• 4–6 slices toast

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Instructions

1. Prep the beef

   • Rinse dried beef briefly under cool water (optional, reduces saltiness).

   • Pat dry and slice into thin strips.

2. Make the roux

   • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Whisk in flour. Cook 1–2 minutes (don’t brown).

3. Add milk

   • Slowly whisk in milk a little at a time to prevent lumps.

   • Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy (about 3–5 minutes).

4. Add beef & season

   • Stir in chipped beef and pepper.

   • Simmer 3–5 minutes until heated through and thickened.

5. Serve

   • Spoon generously over toasted bread.

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Tips

• Too thick? Add a splash more milk.

• Too thin? Simmer a few more minutes.

• Great over biscuits, mashed potatoes, or hash browns too.

If you’d like, I can also give you a slow cooker version or a lighter version 😊